OSH (BNP20402): Quiz #3

Q1. What does HIRARC stand for?

• High-Risk Assessment and Control
• Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control
• Health Impact Risk Analysis and Control
• Human Interaction Risk Control

Q2. What is the primary goal of hazard identification in HIRARC?

• To blame individuals for incidents
• To eliminate all workplace risks
• To identify and evaluate potential hazards
• To increase workplace productivity

Q3. In the context of HIRARC, what is a hazard?

• Any workplace incident
• A potential source of harm or adverse health effect
• The blame assigned in case of accidents
• An unavoidable risk in the workplace

Q4. Who is typically responsible for conducting hazard identification in the workplace?

• Only external consultants
• Only upper management
• Only safety officer
• All employees

5. Why is it important to consider the context and scope of work during hazard identification?

• To shift blame in case of incidents
• To calculate insurance premiums
• To prioritize and manage risks effectively
• To discourage employees from reporting hazards

6. How does the risk assessment process differ from hazard identification in HIRARC?

• Risk assessment focuses only on eliminating hazards
• Hazard identification involves evaluating the severity of risks
• Risk assessment involves quantifying the likelihood and consequences of risks
• Hazard identification includes assigning blame for incidents

Q7. What is the purpose of risk control measures in HIRARC?

• To assign blame for incidents
• To eliminate all workplace risks
• To manage and reduce the identified risks
• To increase workplace productivity

Q8. During the risk assessment process, why is it necessary to involve employees?

• To calculate insurance premiums
• To ensure compliance with regulations
• To tap into their knowledge and experience
• To assign blame in case of incidents

Q9. In a construction site, what would be an example of an engineering control identified through HIRARC?

• Providing safety helmets
• Conducting regular safety training
• Installing guardrails on elevated platforms
• Issuing safety data sheets (SDS)

Q10. How can organizational culture contribute to the effectiveness of HIRARC?

• By discouraging employees from reporting hazards
• By promoting blame culture
• By fostering a culture that values safety and reporting of hazards
• By assigning blame in case of incidents